“ What the caterpillar calls the end of the world, the Master calls a butterfly. —Richard David BachThe caterpillar believes it is dying because it's being sealed in a tomb. The Master knows that the ca… Raymond D. Longoria Jr.
“ I have a sure knowledge that Thanks are the highest form of thought, and that true gratitude brings unbounded happiness doubled by miracles. Raymond D. Longoria Jr.
“ Life without Gratitude, is like trying to drown your sorrows by teaching them to swim. Raymond D. Longoria Jr.
“ Fear banged at the door; Love answered,and discovered the disturbance had gone. Raymond D. Longoria Jr.
“ My Mom often said... Every minute spent with Mr. wrong is a minute that can't be spent with Mr. Right. Raymond D. Longoria Jr.
“ Sometimes the Lord must bring the bodylow before Raising the Spirit ever higher. Raymond D. Longoria Jr.
“ I speak of the power of trying, because I have fallen and struggled to stand. I speak of generosity because I battle selfishness. I speak of joy because I have known sorrow. I speak of faith because I… Raymond D. Longoria Jr.
“ Be with someone that makes you happy... STRIKE THAT...Be Someone that makes you happy. Raymond D. Longoria Jr.
“ A mothers Love is as deep and powerful as any ocean, in the depths of it forgiveness forever is found for her wandering child. Raymond D. Longoria Jr.
“ Giving Thanks leads to a desire to forgive, and forgiveness speaks of pure surrender and acceptance of the things that have happened in our lives, with that accomplished we can experience the Peace an… Raymond D. Longoria Jr.
“ Forgiveness... a secret garden where Joy and miracles abound, and the garden is always open to everyone who makes the Loving choice to visit there. Raymond D. Longoria Jr.
“ The world truly is my oyster, the difficulty is... I haven't discovered the ALL of the tools to shuck it yet. Raymond D. Longoria Jr.
“ We can, each of us, be likened to houses made entirely of colorfully stained-glass. They sparkle and shine when the sun is on them, however when the darkness sets in, their greatest beauty is revealed… Raymond D. Longoria Jr.
“ Everything I am longing for - peace of mind, contentment, grace, the inner awareness of my abundance - will surely be mine... when I am prepared to receive ALL with an open and Thankful heart. Raymond D. Longoria Jr.
“ In the darkest of places, even the slightest glimmer of Light shines as the Sun. Raymond D. Longoria Jr.
“ If You Accept It... I Would Give You the Glorious Gift of Seeing Yourself As I See You. Raymond D. Longoria Jr.
“ When I pass-away (as each of us must) release a balloon into the sky with ashes attached, to celebrate my graduation... My graduation from this life to the next. Raymond D. Longoria Jr.